The Comparative Analysis :
Mazda 3 2.2 CD (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 24,100
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mazda 3 2.2 CD is 8.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.9 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.1
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.1 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.9
175.6
101.5
166.9
175.6 in
Length
166.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BL
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2.2 L / 108 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
182 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
182 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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17.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
17.81 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
42 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
50 mpg
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
833 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
610 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
84.3 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
38.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
